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Mycobacterium Leprae
Context A group of researchers have found that armadillo livers grow substantially when infected with Mycobacterium leprae. Study finds bacteria of the chronic infectious disease reprogrammed certain cells into ‘stem-like cells’. Armadillos are mammals with their back, head, legs and tail covered in bony plates. They got the name from their unique look, which translated […]
Garuda Shakti
In News A contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces. About Garuda Shakti Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI is the eighth edition of the series of bilateral exercises under this banner. It aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces […]
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
In News The Sangeet Natak Akademi has bestowed special one-time awards commemorating 75 years of India’s independence on 86 artists, apart from selecting 128 performing artists from various fields for its regular annual awards for the years 2019-21. About Sangeet Natak Akademi Award The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards are the highest national recognition conferred on […]
India’s Push for Millets
In News Recently, a pre-launch celebration of the International Year of Millets 2023 was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of External Affairs. In 2021, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets. What are Millets? The word millets is used to describe […]
Same-Sex Marriage
In News The Supreme Court recently issued a notice to the Centre on a plea to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages and alliances between members of LGBTIQ+ community under the Special Marriage Act. The petition raised the absence of a legal framework which allowed members of the LGBTQ+ community to marry any person of […]
Efficacy of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
In News Recently, the Union Government has formed a panel to look into Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)’s efficacy. Key Points about Committee The Sinha committee (named after former Rural Development secretary Amarjeet Sinha) has now been tasked to study – Various factors behind demand for MGNREGA work, expenditure trends and inter-State […]
Constitution Day
In News 26th November is being celebrated as Constitution Day to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly. Key Points About: The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 for ‘We the people of India’. Celebrated since: The day began to be celebrated as Constitution […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 7 and 12 Celebration of 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Barphukan Forgotten admiral (History) Learn facts related to Lachit Barphukan GS 2 13 Cost of brevity (Polity and Governance) What are the key features of Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022? […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 4 Child marriage rears its ugly head in Rajasthan (Social Issues ) What are the primary Reasons for Child Marriage? Impacts, governments efforts and what more needs to be done in this context? GS 2 8 A word of advice on […]
